Jena launches E-bike patrol for the municipal regulatory service
Starting in mid-April, Jena’s municipal regulatory service will be patrolling pedestrian zones and parks on E-bikes to increase presence and accessibility for citizens.
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Police Investigation: Two Burglaries in Single-Family Homes in Ammerbach and Ilmnitz
On Thursday, two burglaries were committed in the Jena districts of Ammerbach and Ilmnitz. Unknown perpetrators gained access to the residential buildings via rear balcony doors.
Dirk Michaelis live in Jena: Concert at the Friedenskirche
Jena, April 10, 2026. The well-known singer and musician Dirk Michaelis will perform in Jena this autumn. During his guest performance on November 6, 2026, he will present a cross-section of his career spanning over four decades.
Festival Summer 2026 in Thüringen: Kulturarena Jena and Further Highlights Confirmed
The 2026 Thuringian festival season promises a diverse program. In addition to the local Kulturarena in Jena, numerous major events such as the Rudolstadt Festival or the “SonneMondSterne” festival will attract music fans from across the Free State in the coming months.
Two Construction Phases: Full Closure of On- and Off-Ramps at Gewerbegebiet Maua
Jena, April 10, 2026. Commuters and delivery traffic in the south of Jena must prepare for significant restrictions. The on- and off-ramps of the Gewerbegebiet Maua will be fully closed in two stages starting in mid-April due to upcoming surface renovation.
School placement dispute ended: Jena agrees on new allocation procedure from May
Jena, 10.04.2026. A far-reaching agreement has been reached in the dispute over the allocation of school places in Jena. A new decree will give the city more room for maneuver in school selection starting in May, ending weeks of uncertainty for many parents.
Pollen Alarm in Jena: High Levels of Birch, Alder, and Ash
For allergy sufferers in Jena and the surrounding area, this Friday will be a test of endurance: A current pollen alarm warns of particularly high concentrations in the air. The main causes of the allergic reactions are currently the typical early bloomers.
Trial Begins at OLG Jena: 42-Year-Old Syrian in Court on Suspicion of Terrorism
The trial of a 42-year-old Syrian man has commenced at the Oberlandesgericht Jena. He is accused of membership in an Islamist combat unit during the Syrian civil war.
Staying Safely Mobile: DRK Invites to Rollator Training in Lobeda-Ost
Jena-Lobeda, 09.04.2026 – The DRK Senior Citizens’ Meeting Center in Lobeda-Ost invites you to a comprehensive information event focusing on the safe and confident use of rollators in everyday life.
Suspected Looted Property: Museums in Jena Review Eleven Historical Objects
During an initial check of their holdings, the Städtische Museen Jena discovered evidence of possible looted property. A total of eleven objects from the National Socialist era, the Soviet Occupation Zone (SBZ), and the GDR are now suspected of having entered the city’s historical collection unlawfully.